Covid-19
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Is the Covid linked business interruption claims backlog still an issue for UKGI?
Five years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Insurance Times asks insurance experts whether business interruption claims linked to the lockdowns are still causing challenges for insurers and what the scope of the potential backlog is
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NewsLaw firm issues brokers warning about Covid-19 BI claims
’For some businesses, there may be a long road ahead, so we urge brokers start talking to clients now,’ says managing partner
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NewsRestaurant group secures £2.5m settlement with insurer
The claim was for a ’breach of a contract for insurance for losses arising in 2020’
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NewsFootball clubs Arsenal and Liverpool ‘settle’ major insurance dispute
They were among other teams to pursue a pandemic-related business interruption claim
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Sponsored ContentTravel insurance cancellation claims on the rise – Gallagher Bassett
Simon Hoskin, director of travel at Gallagher Bassett, explains what the surge in travel cancellation claims means for holidaymakers and insurers
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IT InterviewChris Rolland: ‘Doing the right thing’ as a competitive advantage
’That flight to quality that we’ve seen across the insurance industry in the past few years has become more important, especially in travel insurance,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisInsurers play ball with large sporting events
With the Paris Olympics starting this week, Insurance Times takes a closer look at coverage trends and developments hitting the large sporting events market
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NewsInsurer in legal battle as farmers plough on in Covid BI row
’We have recently issued and served group action proceedings,’ says law firm
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NewsPremium increases needed to curb insurers’ crimping returns – BI
Insurers’ battles against inflation, high costs and premium rates will be a key theme in 2024, according to the firm
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IT InterviewDuncan Pritchard: MGA model’s power allows for a ‘nimble’ response
’Covid gave MGAs an opportunity to showcase themselves,’ says founder and managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brave faces all round as conference anticipates verdict on insurer service
Are insurers acknowledging that access to underwriters has been detrimentally affected by hybrid working? Will brokers hear a more positive news story on insurer service at Biba’s 2024 conference?
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NewsNew suggestions made for BI policy wordings in insurance book
’This report addresses topics identified by the BI community,’ says chair
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IT InterviewPersonalised cover key for UK travel insurance customers – Cover Genius
Covid-19 was a catalyst for change in many lines, but travel insurance saw a major shift as UK consumers have become ’more savvy’
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NewsMoving to the cloud ‘inevitable’ for smaller brokers
’We’re now in the middle of the biggest transformation that we’ve ever seen in the insurance industry,’ says vice president
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NewsThe responsibility insurers and brokers need to have to SMEs
“[We are] seeing a generation of businesses which are different to what they were before,” says head of SME
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NewsInsurance managers trying to do ‘more with less’ as workloads rise
‘If managers aren’t thriving, the organisation won’t be either,’ managing director says
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NewsInsurers’ service for brokers is still key challenge – Bravo Networks
Managing director believes ‘a perfect storm’ of factors has impacted insurers’ service for their broker partners – however, the situation is ‘getting into a better place’
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News AnalysisThe Big Question April 2023: How can the insurance industry help improve current motor repair network models?
Repairers are key to the success of settling motor claims, but the sector continues to face significant challenges. Insurance Times asks industry leaders where firms can help
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News AnalysisOpinion: Insurer service ‘disconnect’ for brokers still impacted by post-pandemic work models
Simplification, consistency and delivering on promises must become a priority if insurers are to improve service levels for brokers, writes editor Katie Scott
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NewsEntertainment industry ‘not out of the woods yet’ despite recovery – Allianz
The insurer warned the sector ‘must continue to evolve’
